Friday, August 29, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR A NEW LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because I know that He loves me and has given me a new life.

I came back to Plainview so that Nick could work his magic on my hair.

My vacation is wonderful.  I'm on my way back to the apartment. My dinner with Sheila was quite nice too.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR JOY IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me so much joy in my life.

It was fun playing Mahjong last night.

Today I am heading out to the apartment for a fun filled week.

I'm so joyful and excited.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Monday, August 25, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL HUSBAND

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has sent me a wonderful husband.

This week we stayed in Plainview.

I went to PJC for services on Saturday morning.  I thanked the Almighty for the wonderful week that I enjoyed with Dana and Madalyn.

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Charles and I drove to Brooklyn to celebrate Michael's birthday.

Sunday, Charles and I went to the Plainview pool and then I made a chicken dinner on the deck.

Today, Matzah took his medicinal bath.  I got all my chores done and even got to walk at The Home Depot.

Tonight I'm playing mahjong and tomorrow I leave for St. James.

I am grateful to the Almighty for the wonderful husband and the wonderful life that the Almighty has given me.

Thank you.

Saturday, August 23, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR THE ALMIGHTY WATCHING OVER ME

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He always watches over me.

I will be going to services today to thank Him.

We have plans with Michael and Lola for dinner. We will be driving to Brooklyn to celebrate Michael's 36th birthday.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Friday, August 22, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR PEACE AND QUIET

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a day of peace and quiet.

Dana and Madalyn have gone home.  It was an absolutely wonderful week filled with all sorts of adventures and I am so grateful that it happens.  

Now it's quiet again and that's fine.  It's a day to clean, walk, get my hair blown out and my nails done......quietly. 

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Thursday, August 21, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR MOVING ON

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has shown me how to move on and live in the moment.

I am enjoying the staycation immensely. Yesterday we went out to St. James to the apartment and with "Grandpa" we went to Long beach to collect seashells.  From there we went to the Smithtown Library to play video games.  We went to Dick's to purchase Madalyn's sneakers and then we went out for sushi at a restaurant that Charlie and I love.  The evening ended with ice cream at Mickey's.

I got to sleep with Madalyn for the second night!!!

Today Madalyn will get a haircut at ID and we will go clothes shopping.

What joy it is to do this.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR BEING IN THE MOMENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has helped me to train myself to be in the moment because that's all we have.

I am enjoying my staycation with Madalyn and Dana.

Yesterday we spent the day at the Plainview pool and I made salmon for dinner.

Today we are going out to St. James.

I am grateful to the Almighty for all that He as taught me.

Thank you.

Tuesday, August 19, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR A STAYCATION

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed Dana and Madalyn to begin a wonderful Staycation at Grandma's house.

They came yesterday in a beautiful car!   Madalyn and Dana helped me to pick up Matzah from his medicinal bath.   While Dana had phone therapy Madalyn and I walked and she rode her scooter. Dinner was at Mario's.

Today we are going to the pool. 

Thank you Almighty for the joy in my life.

I am grateful.

Monday, August 18, 2025

LET GO OF THE PAST

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He brought Charles into my life and I have learned so much from him.

Charles and I spent the weekend in Plainview.   We went to a night MET game complete with a Beatles 60th Anniversary Tribute and Fireworks.  We went to a party hosted by Charlie's friend John Grier.  We went to a play which was a fundraiser for Sisterhood called MY SON THE WAITER in Port Washington and had dinner with Rhonnie and Hank.

I have learned from Charles to LET GO OF THE PAST and I'm really going to work on it.

Dana and Madalyn will be here this entire week for her STAYCATION.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Saturday, August 16, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR A QUIET SABBATH

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a quiet Sabbath.

Charles and I had a wonderful time with Barbara and Joel at the MET game and we arrived home at midnight.   I did not go to services today.  I was exhausted!!!

It's wonderful to have a quiet Sabbath with this wonderful man.....my husband!

Tonight we have a party to go to.

Thank you Almighty for this quiet Sabbath.

I am grateful.

Friday, August 15, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR A WEEKEND IN PLAINVIEW WITH CHARLES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to spend a weekend with Charles in Plainview.

This morning we spoke to both Elizabeth and Dan.  That's quite a change for me from the Creature.  It never ceases to make me happy.

Tonight we're going to a MET game.  I just got my hair blown out for this.

I am grateful to the Almighty for the good in my life.

Thank you.

Thursday, August 14, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL VACATION WITH CHARLES PART III

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a wonderful vacation with Charles at the apartment.

Last night I drove us to Plainview to try a new Japanese restaurant and play BINGO with the Sisterhood at PJC.   Charles won a Trader Joe's gift certificate.  I then drove us home at night....a first for me.

I am grateful to the Almighty for this wonderful vacation and for sending me the love of my life.

Thank you.


Tuesday, August 12, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL VACATION WITH CHARLES- PART 2

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a wonderful vacation with Charles.

Yesterday was our anniversary.  We met 5 years ago yesterday and each day has been amazing.

We're at the beach.....we're reading....we're having sex...we're going to concerts.......I'm playing Mahjong with the ladies....I'm at a PJC barbecue .....I'm out in St. James......I'm back in Plainview!   It's a wonderful life.

Thank you Almighty!

I am grateful.

Saturday, August 9, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL VACATION WITH CHARLES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has allowed me to have a wonderful vacation with Charles.

It's a staycation........I'm staying at our apartment for two weeks and we are doing wonderful things.....concerts.....beach.....walks.....dinner with friends too!

I have been back and forth to Plainview too.....to water plants, check mail, and pay bills.

Today I drove in for services to thank the Almighty for my health and happiness as I attended services at PJC.

I am grateful to the Almighty for my health and happiness.

Thank you.

Tuesday, August 5, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR CHARLES IN MY LIFE

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He placed Charles in my life.

I am having a wonderful time on my vacation at the apartment.

Life is good.  I am healthy and happy.

Thank you Almighty.

I am grateful.

Monday, August 4, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR A WONDERFUL STAYCATION WITH CHARLES

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has given me a wonderful staycation with Charles.

Hilary, Remi and Izzy came to Fire Island.....Ocean Beach with us for their vacation with us.  It was a wonderful weekend.

I'm back in Plainview for a few hours to pick up Matzah......have him get his medicinal bath among other things.

I am grateful to the Almighty for giving me this time in my life to be healthy and happy.

Thank you.

Friday, August 1, 2025

GRATEFUL FOR THE MOMENT

 I am grateful to the Almighty because He has taught me how to live in the moment.

Today is Friday and I will be heading to the apartment this afternoon to begin our wonderful weekend at Fire Island.  Yesterday's storms were horrible and they have brought an equally dreary day today.  

All my chores are done for the week.

Matzah is going to be boarded and I will get my hair blown out and away I go to begin my adventure.

Thank you Almighty for giving me a new way to look at life.

I am grateful.